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BRISTLING Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word bristling. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bristling. (close relations)
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bristledbristlelike

Best Alternative Words for BRISTLING

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abound
verbv
verb

• be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

• be in a state of movement or action

burst
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

verb

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

uprise
verbv
verb

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• ascend as a sound

• rise up as in fear

• rise to one's feet

• come up, of celestial bodies

• move upward

• return from the dead

• get up and out of bed

Best Hypernyms For BRISTLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bristling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ABOUND

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